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Two girls aged 16 and 14 will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Saturday 16 August) following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle and the alleged assault of two police officers.
At about 2pm yesterday (Friday, 15 August 2025) police spotted an alleged stolen red Lexus 300H at a petrol station in Phillip.
Police followed the vehicle and a short time later engaged in a pursuit through multiple suburbs.
About 2:30pm, the vehicle lost control on Ginninderra Drive in Flynn and collided with a light pole.
Police arrested the driver and passenger at the scene.
The driver, a 14-year-old girl, will face the Children’s Court this morning, charged with three counts of aggravated furious/dangerous driving, drive motor vehicle without consent, minor theft, being an unlicenced driver and breach of bail.
The 16-year-old passenger was taken to North Canberra Hospital under police guard.
Around midnight last night, the girl became aggressive towards two police officers.
She allegedly spat in the face of one officer and then kicked the other officer in the chest.
A short time later, the girl was transferred to the ACT Watch House.
She will also face court today charged with two counts of assault frontline community service provider, ride motor vehicle without consent, and breach of bail.
Anyone with dashcam footage of the red Lexus 300H being driven erratically around 2pm yesterday is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8131519. Information can be provided anonymously.